Our Doctors
Syretta Wells, DDS
SPECIALITY- Prosthodontist
Advanced prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, full mouth reconstruction, extensive restorations, implant restorations, crowns, veneers, natural looking resin bondings, partials, dentures.
Dr. Wells is a certified prosthodontist. She is an established dentist who has over 10 years of experience. Her specialty clinical focus is in advanced prosthodontics and restorative dentistry.
Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses i.e. implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, partials, dentures etc. Dr. Wells completed 4 additional years of specialty training after earning her dental degree. Because of her extensive training, Dr. Wells is recognized as an expert in advanced restorative dentistry and prosthodontics.
She has practiced in corporate dentistry in one of the largest networks of dental care providers nationwide. Demand for her expertise has required her to practice in multiple office locations within the Georgia corporate network; namely Forest Park, Douglasville, Decatur, Midtown and Stockbridge
Dr. Wells works with several philanthropic organizations. She is president and founder of MouthPeace Dental International, Inc. a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization focused on providing basic dental care in areas where access to care is limited. Dr. Wells has served those in need in impoverished areas of West Africa and the Caribbean. She continues to actively participate in international and local philanthropic work.
Dental Education
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery - Meharry Medical College
- Prosthodontics Specialty training - University of Illinois-Chicago
- Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Fellow - University of Chicago Hospital- Zoller Clinic (Head and Neck Cancer Team)
After specialty training, Dr. Wells worked as a full-time faculty member and Assistant Professor at Meharry Medial College School of Dentistry in the Restorative Dentistry Department. As a faculty member she was co-founder with her mentor Dr. Charles T. Smith of the Restorative Club. She also served on the dental school board of admissions.
Prior to her foray into the dental arena, Dr. Wells acquired her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney where she earned numerous awards for academic achievement. She also completed an Associate's Degree in History at the College of the Bahamas, Nassau Bahamas. Dr. Wells was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas…..242!
Dr. Wells is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association and an inductee of the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
Outside of dental practice, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, providing dental care to people who have limited access to dental care (dental missions), traveling, fitness (former marathon runner) and preparing & eating vegan cuisine.